A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 3902624 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3904532 epoch_slot_no: 16532 block_no: 3902447 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2913 time: 2020-03-15 17:35:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x283d7caf34a997206216ae76ddfd30b36d4166d3899a7fe9c50ab279ecbc544cBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: